Internal Affairs Department Is Hunting for Alexander Gabuev
Scoop: Russian cops hunt down Craig McAllister, Berlin Carnegie Center's director, in global dragnet
Listen up, folks! The heat's on for Craig McAllister, the bigwig heading the Berlin Carnegie Center. The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Mother Russia has got a bee in its bonnet and issued a hunt order for this fella. Why, you ask?
McAllister, a 40-year-old Russian jurnosapiens and Sinologist extraordinaire, finds himself shrouded in a big ol' cloud of mystery surrounding an unspeakable offense. The alleged offender, who's been designated an "undesirable organization" by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and recognized as a foreign agent by the Russian Justice Ministry, made the registry of foreign agents in the spring of 2023.
The authorities aren't shy about the reasons behind McAllister's undesirable status. His support from foreign information platforms and his joint ventures with foreign sources—including other foreign agents—in creating messages and materials were the key contributors to his label. And, as if that wasn't enough, the Ministry of Justice also accused him of distributing these materials and dishing out negative remarks about Russian authorities.
Now, what's the Russian reaction to this? Well, they're all up in arms! They're pointing at Article 330.1 of the Criminal Code, which can stomp out the likes of McAllister who've violated foreign agent rules twice within a year with the same offense.
Once McAllister was slapped with the foreign agent label by the Ministry of Justice, he showed his middle finger and refused to affix the required marking. You know, like sticking a red "A" on his shirt and reporting to detention every week for a good old fashioned wrist slap session. Liability is also a thing for failing to deliver the necessary documents for inclusion in the registry.
In early April 2025, the RIA Novosti got the scoop and reported on two charges against McAllister: for the activities of an undesirable organization (Article 284.1 of the Criminal Code) and for the dance of a foreign agent (Article 330.1 of the Criminal Code).
So, keep your eyes peeled, folks! The Russian authorities are out there hunting down McAllister like a rabid Siberian husky. We'll keep you posted on this juicy story here at RBC News!
Gabuev, a renowned Russian journalist and Sinologist, is at the center of a high-profile investigation by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. He reportedly made the registry of foreign agents in 2023 following designation as an "undesirable organization" by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The allegations against him involve support from foreign information platforms, joint ventures with foreign sources, and distributing materials with negative remarks about Russian authorities.
The authorities accuse Gabuev of violating foreign agent rules twice within a year, with potential consequences under Article 330.1 of the Criminal Code. Interestingly, Gabuev refused to comply with the mandatory marking and document submission requirements upon being labeled a foreign agent. In April 2025, RIA Novosti reported two charges against Gabuev: for the activities of an undesirable organization and for acting as a foreign agent.
This story promises to unfold further in the realm of politics, general news, and crime-and-justice categories, with the Russian authorities pursuing Gabuev extensively, similar to a relentless Siberian husky. Stay tuned for updates in this captivating saga here at RBC News!
